Convert furlong to league
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to league [lea], or Convert league to furlong.
1 fur = 0.0416666666667 lea. To convert furlong to league, multiply the value by 0.0416666666667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lea = 24 fur). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fur = 0.0416666666667 lea
- 1 lea = 24 fur
- 10 fur = 0.416666666667 lea
- 100 fur = 4.16666666667 lea
How to Convert Furlong to League
1 fur = 0.0416666666666667 lea
Example: convert 15 fur to lea:
15 fur = 15 × 0.0416666666666667 lea = 0.625 lea
Furlong to League Conversion Table
| furlong | league |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 0.0416666666667 lea |
| 2 fur | 0.0833333333333 lea |
| 3 fur | 0.125 lea |
| 5 fur | 0.208333333333 lea |
| 10 fur | 0.416666666667 lea |
| 20 fur | 0.833333333333 lea |
| 50 fur | 2.08333333333 lea |
| 100 fur | 4.16666666667 lea |
| 500 fur | 20.8333333333 lea |
| 1000 fur | 41.6666666667 lea |
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 furlong in league?
1 furlong (fur) = 0.0416666666667 league (lea).
How do you convert furlong to league?
Multiply the furlong value by 0.0416666666667. For example, 25 fur × 0.0416666666667 = 1.04166666667 lea.
What is 10 furlong in league?
10 fur = 0.416666666667 lea.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the league?
The league is the larger unit: 1 fur equals only 0.0416666666667 lea.